These statistics are downright chilling. For the last 14 years, IBM and the Ponemon Institute have been collaborating to create an annual Cost of a Data Breach Report. The 2019 report brings together data from 500 companies throughout the world and addresses the entire life cycle of a data breach from cause to occurrence and…
Released in 2009, Microsoft Windows 7 is still a popular, albeit aging, operating system (OS) for many small businesses. In order to focus on the development of newer technologies, extended support for this OS will be ending on January 14, 2020. Here’s what that means for your business: 1. Can I still use Windows 7…
You know that cyber security is an important part of any business, but are you unsure of how to become cyber secure? You may already be using some of the top security best practices and not even realize it. Anti-Virus Software & Updates When faced with the enormous task of securing your business, it’s easy…
What’s Your HIPAA Violation IQ? Are you a HIPAA master or novice? Find out below with our HIPAA Violation IQ Quiz! What type of PHI does HIPAA protect? Electronic Paper Spoken All of the above You're bringing your laptop home to catch up on some work but have to stop to pick up groceries first.…
Human error. We mention it all the time, but what exactly do we mean? Human error is a simple mistake. It happens when a person performs a task with an unintended outcome. Because of the frequency of human error, you may have heard that employees are an organization’s weakest link. Without appropriate security awareness training,…